Jumuah | 27-07-2018 | Hajj is a means of forgiveness for the whole Ummah. Allah Ta’ala accepts the duas of the Haaji on behalf of whoever he asks. Allah Ta’ala loves the action of compassion, & it is a trait of siddiqiyyat. To have love, compassion, seek forgiveness & make dua for the Ummah is on(…)
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Pearls from Mathnavi (P. 9) – Snake in the city
Islahi | 23-07-2018 | The Mathnavi Shareef mentions the fascinating anecdote of ‘The Snake in the City of Baghdad’. In this anecdote, Maulana Rumi (R) likens the nafs of the Sufi to the snake which has become ‘frozen’ due to Mujahadah, Zikrullah, Suhbah of the Ahlullah and a pious environment, and therefore appears ‘dead’. However, if(…)
Madinah: a sparkling diamond among the cities of the world
Zikr Majlis | 19-07-2018 | Poetry: ‘Makhmoore hawaao me dil chaspe nazaaro me’ We are less than forty days from witnessing the great Ibadah of Hajj and the excitement in the Ummah is building up. Hajj is not only for the Hujjaaj who have the great fortune of standing in front of Raudha Mubarak, Baitullah(…)
Simplicity is Sunnah way of life – Masjid-e-Ebrahim, Newlands
Zikr | 12-07-2018 | Masjid-e-Ebrahim, Newlands | Poetry: Salaam us par Fourteen hundred years have passed, but the lessons and insights from the life of our beloved Nabi-e-Kareem (SAW) are applicable to all aspects of our existence even today. He was the personality who helped the helpless and was looked up to by the downtrodden in society.(…)
Pearls from Mathnavi (P. 8) – Opinions on an Elephant
Islahi | 09-07-2018 | The anecdote ‘The Different Opinions on an Elephant’ from the Mathnavi of Maulana Rumi (R) is very relevant to our times. Each person who felt a different part of the Elephant drew a conclusion about what an Elephant is! Only once the light of morning came, their misconceptions were removed. Misunderstandings can(…)
Recognising our true heroes
Zikr Majlis | 05-07-2018 | . It is important to continuously nourish our Iman and strengthen our Yaqin by focusing on the Seerah of our beloved Rasul (SAW) and speaking about his illustrious Companions RA. We should speak about the status of Allah’s Nabi (SAW) until it becomes so deeply embedded that nobody else can ever(…)
Tafseer of Surah Yaseen – 22nd Ramadaan-S1
Ramadaan 2018 | 06-06-2018 | Allah SWT recited Surah Yasin and Surah Taha a 1000 years before the creation of the Heavens and earth. The angels said: “Blessed be the Ummah upon whom the Quran has been sent; blessed are the hearts that memorise it and blessed are the tongues that recite it.” The benefits of(…)
7 unique descriptions of Ramadan in the Hadith – Masjidul Ansaar – Lakefield
Jumuah | 25-05-2018 | Masjidul Ansaar – Lakefield | Ramadan has been described with 7 descriptions in the Ahadith. Gratitude demands that we exert ourselves in this month. Nabi (SAW) was very passionate about this month. He increased in generosity and his attachment to the Quran Shareef. Every spare moment should be used in the(…)
Prophetic advices for Ramadaan
Islahi | 14-05-2018 | With the blessed month of Ramadan being a matter of hours away, in emulation of a great Sunnah the sermon given by Nabi-e-Kareem (SAW) on the last day of Sha’ban is being read. In this sermon, amongst other virtues and advices, it is explained that in Ramadan rewards for deeds are multiplied(…)
Welcoming the guest of Ramadaan – Amanzimtoti Musallah
Zikr | 10-05-2018 | Amanzimtoti Musallah | Allah SWT has given Believers the beautiful opportunity of Ramadan for a ‘new birth’ to materialise. It is understood from Nabi-e-Kareem (SAW) that the person who safeguards Ramadan and takes it as a month of great virtue and reformation will see the benefits throughout the year. As soon as(…)